Answer: ASSOCIATE

AnswerCrossword Clue
ASSOCIATEConfrere.
associateConnect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind
associateConnect (something) with something else because they occur together or one produces another
associateMeet or have dealings with someone commonly regarded with disapproval
associateAllow oneself to be connected with or seen to be supportive of
associateBe involved with
associateto join, connect
ASSOCIATEThink of together
ASSOCIATELaw firm newbie
ASSOCIATEConnect in the mind
ASSOCIATEPerson who's not yet a full partner
ASSOCIATEPartner-to-be
ASSOCIATEPartner
ASSOCIATESidekick
ASSOCIATENot yet a principal
ASSOCIATEColleague.
ASSOCIATECo-worker.
ASSOCIATEColleague in office.
ASSOCIATEJunior employee
ASSOCIATEAide
ASSOCIATEColleague
ASSOCIATENot yet partner
ASSOCIATECompatriot
ASSOCIATELink
ASSOCIATEBusiness partner
ASSOCIATEHobnob
ASSOCIATEMarx, to Engels